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Section 8: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: • Text Messages • Multimedia (Picture and Video) Messages • IM Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones and email addresses. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider's message service. The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture messages and video messages) to and from other mobile phones. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider's multimedia message service. Important!: When creating a message, adding an image, a sound file, or a video clip to a text message changes the message from a text message to a multimedia message. Creating and Sending Messages 1. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key, then select Messaging ➔ Create New Message. 2. While composing your message text, press the Options soft key. Choose from the following options: • Text: allows you to set Text Selection (lets you highlight text for Cut/ Copy/Remove) on or off, to Cut previously entered text, to Copy text, or to Remove text before sending. • Add Item: allows you to add an Image, a Sound file, or a Video clip to your message. Important!: Adding an image, a sound file, or a video clip to a text message changes the message from a text message to a multimedia message. This also changes which Options that appear in this menu. • Create Item: allows you to temporarily exit from the current text message and create either a new photo, video clip, or audio clip for your current text message. - Take Photo: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone's camera, and then add it to your message. Messaging 64

Section	Page
SGH-A637 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started 5	4
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 11	4
Section 3: Call Functions 21	4
Section 4: Menu Navigation 33	4
Section 5: My Stuff 35	4
Section 6: Entering Text 51	5
Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book 55	5
Section 8: Messaging 64	5
Section 9: Changing Your Settings 74	5
Section 10: MEdia Mall 91	5
Section 11: AT&T Music 94	6
Section 12: Applications 106	6
Section 13: WAP Browser and MEdia Net 125	6
Section 14: Accessibility 133	6
Section 15: Health and Safety Information 134	6
Section 16: Warranty Information 152	7
Section 1: Getting Started	8
SIM Card Information	8
Activating Your Phone	8
Removing the Battery	8
Installing and Removing the SIM Card	9
Replacing the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	10
Installing the microSD™ Card	11
Removing the microSD™ Card	12
Low Battery Indicator	12
Turning the Phone On or Off	12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	12
Setting Up Your Personal Options	12
Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number	13
Text Conventions	13
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	14
Features of Your Phone	14
Front View of Your Phone	14
Keys	15
Side Views of Your Phone	17
Keys	17
Back View of Your Phone	18
Main Display Layout	18
Icons	19
Back Light	20
Selecting Functions and Options	20
Selecting Options	21
Command Keys	22
Soft Keys	22
Left Soft Key	22
Right Soft Key	22
Clear Key	22
End Key	22
Send Key	23
Navigation Key	23
Section 3: Call Functions	24
Making a Call	24
Making an International Call	24
Correcting an Entered Number	24
Ending a Call	24
Redialing the Last Number	24
Making a Call from the Address Book	25
Answering a Call	25
Video Share	25
Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session	25
Video Share (In-Call)	27
Play a Video Share Recording	27
Recent Calls	27
Viewing All Calls	27
Viewing Missed Calls	27
Viewing the Details of a Missed Calls	28
Calling Back a Missed Call	28
Saving a Missed Call to your Address Book	28
Sending a Message to a Missed Call	29
Deleting a Missed Call	29
Call Time	29
Data Volume	30
Data Call Time	30
Options During a Call	31
Adjusting the Call Volume	31
Putting a Call on Hold	31
In-Call Options	32
Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call	33
Muting or Sending Keypad Tones	33
Switching off the Microphone (Mute)	33
Searching for a Number in Address Book	33
Call Waiting	34
3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)	34
Silent Mode	34
Section 4: Menu Navigation	36
Menu Navigation	36
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling	36
Using Shortcuts	36
Menu Outline	37
My Menu	37
Section 5: My Stuff	38
Cellular Video (CV)	38
CV Options	38
Media Clip Options	39
Pause/Resume	40
Stop	40
Jump to Track Time	40
CV Settings	40
Landscape	40
Properties	40
Using the Video Categories	40
Viewing a Video Clip	40
Customizing CV	41
Updating the Favorites List	41
Adding a Video Alert	41
My Purchases	41
Parental Controls	42
Setting up Parental Control	42
Configuring the Filters	42
Audio	43
Tones	43
Answer Tones	44
Music	44
Recorded Audio	44
Games and Apps	44
Shop Games	45
Shop Applications	45
Graphics	45
Shop Graphics	46
Access Photos	47
Videos	48
Tools	48
Camera	48
Taking Photos	48
Record Audio	48
Alarms	49
Calendar	49
Recent Calls	49
Tasks	49
Notes	49
Calculator	49
Tip Calculator	50
Converter	50
World Time	50
Timer	50
Stopwatch	50
AT&T GPS	51
GPS	51
Where	52
Other Files	52
Used Space	52
Section 6: Entering Text	54
Using the Text Input Methods	54
ABC (Alphabetic) Input Method (abc, Abc, and ABC)	54
T9 Input Method (T9 abc, T9 Abc, and T9 ABC)	54
Numeric	54
Symbols	54
Changing the Text Input Mode	54
Using the T9 Input Method	55
Enter a Word in T9 Mode	55
Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary	56
Add Words Not in the T9 Dictionary to Text	56
Using the Alphabetic Input Method	56
Keys	57
Using the Symbols Input Method	57
Using the Numeric Input Method	57
Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book	58
Using Contacts	58
Dialing a Number from Address Book	58
Finding an Address Book Entry	58
Address Book Entry Options	58
Adding a New Contact	59
Speed Dial List	60
Setting Up Speed Dial Entries	61
Changing a Contact Assigned to a Speed-Dial Key	61
Deleting Speed Dial Entries	62
Finding My Own Phone Number	62
FDN Mode	62
Copy to FDN Contacts	63
Group Settings	63
Editing a Caller Group	63
Managing Address Book Entries	63
Copying an Entry to the SIM Card	63
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number	64
Copying an Entry to the Phone	64
Deleting All of the Address Book Entries	64
Checking the Used Space	66
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	66
Section 8: Messaging	67
Types of Messages	67
Creating and Sending Messages	67
Viewing New Received Messages	69
Using Message Options	70
Signing into Your Mobile Email	71
Using Instant Messenger (IM)	71
Signing into Your IM Account	72
Sent	72
Outbox	72
Drafts	72
My Folder	72
Using Message Templates	72
Deleting Messages	73
Deleted Individual or Multiple Messages	73
Delete All Messages	73
Messaging Settings	74
Text Message	74
Multimedia Message	74
Voice Mail	76
Push Message	76
Used Space	76
Section 9: Changing Your Settings	77
Quick Tips	77
Sound Profile	77
Normal Profile	77
Sound Settings	77
Other Available Profiles	79
Display	80
Display Settings	80
Time & Date	81
Phone	82
Calls	84
General	85
Voice Call	85
Connectivity	86
Bluetooth	87
Configuring your Phone’s USB Mode	88
Configuring your Phone’s Network Profiles	89
IMS Settings	90
Applications Settings	90
Video Share Settings	91
Reset Settings	91
Memory Management	91
Clearing Memory	92
Checking the Used Space	92
Software Update	93
Phone Information	93
Section 10: MEdia Mall	94
Shop Tones	94
Shop Games	94
Shop Graphics	94
Shop Multimedia	95
Shop Applications	95
Shop Videos	96
Accessing the MEdia Net Home	96
Section 11: AT&T Music	97
Music Player	97
Accessing AT&T Music	97
Adding Music to your Handset	97
Using the Music Player	97
Playing Music Transferred to the Handset	98
Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device	98
Playing Music while Using the Phone	98
Using Playlists	99
Creating a Playlist	100
Adding Songs to a Playlist	100
Remove songs from a Playlist	100
Shop Music	100
Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores	101
Transferring Music using a Media Application	102
Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player	103
Using MusicID	104
Using ID song!	104
Using Manage IDs	105
Getting Help with Music ID	105
Exiting from the Music ID Application	105
Using XM Radio	105
Accessing Music Videos	106
Music Video Options	106
Viewing a Video Clip	106
Using The Buzz	106
Music Community	107
Music Applications	107
Section 12: Applications	109
Tools	109
Using the Camera	109
Taking Photos	109
Camera Options	109
Camera Options after a Photo is Taken	112
Accessing the Graphics Folder	112
Selecting and Using the Graphics Folder	112
Editing a Photo	113
Using the Gallery	114
Using the Camcorder	114
Shooting Video	114
Camcorder Options	115
Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken	117
Accessing the Video Folder	117
Video Share	118
Record Audio	118
Recorded Audio Folder	119
Alarms	120
Setting Auto Power-up Alarms	121
Calendar	121
Appointment	122
Anniversary	122
Other Event Options	123
Viewing an Event	123
Recent Calls	124
Tasks	124
Notes	125
Calculator	125
Tip Calculator	125
Converter	126
World Time	126
Timer	127
Stopwatch	127
Section 13: WAP Browser and MEdia Net	128
Accessing the WAP Browser	128
Navigating with the WAP Browser	128
Entering Text in the WAP Browser	128
Selecting and Using Menu Options	129
Using Favorites	130
Accessing a Web Site Using Favorites	130
Adding Favorites	130
Editing Favorites	131
Deleting a Favorite	131
Downloading Multimedia Files	131
Using your History	132
Clearing Caches	132
Clearing the Cookies	132
Changing the WAP Profiles	132
Using Quick Tips	134
Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage	134
Accessing the MEdia Net Site	135
Section 14: Accessibility	136
TTY Settings*	136
Section 1: Health and Safety Information	137
Health and Safety Information	137
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	137
Certification Information (SAR)	137
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	138
UL Certified Travel Adapter	138
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	139
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	139
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	139
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	140
What are the results of the research done already?	141
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	141
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	142
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	142
What about children using wireless phones?	142
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	143
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	143
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	144
Road Safety	144
Responsible Listening	146
Operating Environment	148
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	148
Implantable Medical Devices	148
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	149
Other Medical Devices	149
Vehicles	149
Posted Facilities	149
Potentially Explosive Environments	149
Emergency Calls	149
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	150
FCC Notice and Cautions	150
FCC Notice	150
Cautions	150
Other Important Safety Information	151
Product Performance	151
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	151
Understanding the Power Save Feature	151
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	151
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	152
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	152
Battery Standby and Talk Time	152
Battery Precautions	152
Care and Maintenance	154
Section 2: Warranty Information	155
Standard Limited Warranty	155
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	158
Index	159
A	159
B	159
C	160
D	161
E	161
F	161
G	161
H	162
I	162
L	162
M	162
N	163
O	163
P	163
R	164
S	164
T	164
U	165
V	165